AI Expert Warns of Catastrophic Consequences as Concerns Rise Over Unchecked Growth of Superhuman AI
San Francisco: The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) has brought both great promise and concern. Recent advancements have led to the development of highly intelligent chatbots such as ChatGPT, capable of processing vast amounts of data and generating content. However, AI researcher Eliezer Yudkowsky in an interview to “the sun” has warned that unchecked growth of superhuman AI could lead to catastrophic consequences, even suggesting that "literally everyone on Earth will die."
On one hand, AI chatbots like ChatGPT have proven to be highly efficient tools that save time and improve productivity. They can quickly provide information and even diagnose illnesses, as was the case with a dog whose life was saved thanks to ChatGPT. But there is also a dark side to AI, including the potential for misinformation, deep fakes, and privacy and security risks, he added
The fear is that if AI reaches a level of super-intelligence and develops sentience, it could pose a threat to humanity. Yudkowsky explains that, in our current state of ignorance, we may create an AI that doesn't do what we want and doesn't care about human life.
Given these concerns, Elon Musk and Steve Wozniak have signed a petition calling for a halt to all AI activities until regulatory bodies can be established. The petition seeks to create institutions that can monitor and control AI activity, and determine appropriate areas for AI access.
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Will Champai Soren become a game-changer for BJP in Jharkhand polls?
Ranchi: Champai Soren, a prominent figure in Jharkhand’s statehood movement, is contesting the 2024 assembly elections from Seraikela, a seat he has consistently held since 1991.
However, there is a surprising shift in his political journey this year. Having resigned from the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) earlier this year, Soren is now representing the BJP, a move that could significantly impact the electoral dynamics in the state.
Soren’s switiching is seen as a strategic benefit for the saffron party, which has been working to expand its appeal among Jharkhand’s tribal communities, a demographic traditionally aligned with the JMM. His departure from the JMM, led by Shibu Soren and his son Hemant Soren, was fueled by dissatisfaction with the state government’s policies, which he claimed had failed to address tribal concerns.
Also known as "Jharkhand’s Tiger" for his instrumental role in the statehood movement of the 1990s, Champai Soren has respect and influence among tribal voters. His decision to switch the party could be a turning point in the BJP’s efforts to gain a stronger hold in a state where tribal votes often decide the outcome.
